Zdenka Lechner, the first ethnologist at the Museum of Slavonia (1951–1965), made significant contributions to the study of the traditional culture of Slavonia, including the use of pokljuc – earthen lids for baking bread and pastries on the hearth.
A collection of essays by a distinguished Croatian art historian, exploring the symbolism of animals in art, folklore, and mythology, connecting ancient traditions with their reflection in fine art and culture.
Sipar, 2008.
Croatian. Latin alphabet. Paperback.
12.58 €
Ethnology • Culturology • Coast and islands
The book Istria and its Development Paths from 1973, edited by Juraj Pađen and Stanko Žuljić, is a comprehensive analysis of the economic and social development of Istria in the context of the then Yugoslavia.
Ekonomski institut, 1973.
Croatian. Latin alphabet. Paperback.
7.50 €
Ethnology • Culturology • Sociology • Post-communism • History of Europe • 20th Century
A collection of essays by the Bulgarian historian Maria Todorova (known for Imaginary Balkans), compiled especially for the 20th Century Library. Indispensable for understanding post-communist transitions, culture of memory and Balkan studies.